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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.94, 6,380.41 and 2,634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.94, 6,380.41 and 2,634.12 is: 3,634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.94 : 6,380.41 = 2,634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.94/6,380.41 = 2,634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.94x = 6,380.41 × 2,634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.94x = 16,806,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806,730.14/4,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.72

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